Shane Idleman delivers a powerful sermon titled 'The Day God Was Sorry,' emphasizing the pervasive wickedness of humanity and God's grief over sin. He reflects on the genealogies from Adam to Noah, illustrating how the increasing lifespan of man led to greater depravity. Idleman warns against the dangers of lust and superficial attraction in relationships, urging listeners to seek inner beauty and righteousness. He highlights the importance of repentance and the transformative power of God's grace, reminding the congregation that sin grows if left unchecked. Ultimately, he calls for a return to God, emphasizing that true spiritual hunger is measured by our pursuit of Him.

Charles Finney emphasizes that God is a moral agent who experiences genuine emotions such as love, grief, and compassion towards humanity. He illustrates that it grieves God to abandon sinners to death, as He desires their salvation and has made great sacrifices for it. Finney argues that sinners compel God to give them up due to their choices, which places God in a position where He must prioritize the greater good of the universe. The sermon calls for a deeper understanding of God's affections, urging sinners to return to Him, as He yearns for their repentance and restoration.